relasyon
relásyon with stress marks
relation; relationship
Usage Note
Relasyon is a Spanish loanword used for both personal relationships and formal relations between entities such as countries or organizations. In informal speech it can specifically refer to a romantic relationship, similar to the English colloquial use of 'relationship'.
Examples
" Matagal na ang relasyon nila. "
Natural Translation
They've been in a relationship for a long time.
Literal Translation
Long already the relationship their.
" Maganda ang kanilang relasyon. "
Natural Translation
Their relationship is good.
Literal Translation
Good the their relationship.
" Ang isang matibay na relasyon ay nabubuo sa tiwala at sa kakayahang makinig sa isa't isa kahit sa mga mahihirap na panahon. "
Natural Translation
A strong relationship is built on trust and the ability to listen to each other even in difficult times.
Literal Translation
The one strong link relationship is built on trust and on the ability-link to-listen to each other even in plural difficult link time.
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